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December 14, 2004
Welcome, writers!
This is our first JustMarkets biweekly newsletter, and I'm so glad you're here.
With all of us gearing up for the holiday season, this month promises to be wild. Don't forget to jot down future article ideas as you start your shopping (the perfect present for that hard-to-please mother-in-law); organize your decorating scheme (braided ribbons: cheap 'n easy garlands); or plan your menu (secret, delicious ways to cut festive-food calories).
When it comes time to send out Christmas queries and articles in June next year, you'll have piles of material to choose from!
By the way, if you're like me, you love hearing the goods on a market from a fellow writer. Well, subscriber Shelley Bueche has this to say about one featured market:
I am glad you listed Just Labs magazine. I have written for them in the past (for the In Your Debt column) and the editor, Jason Smith, is wonderful. Moreover, he is the best editor I have worked with.
If any of you have insights to share, please let me know and I'll publish them for everyone's benefit.
As for this issue of JustMarkets, from authentic Christians to reformed Jews, from alpine climbing aficionados to businessmen in beautiful British Columbia, there are readers out there waiting just for you.
Good writing everyone!
Stephanie Olsen
Publisher/JustMarkets
P.S. TELL A FRIEND! What a nice gift a year's subscription to Just Markets Daily makes! Your writer friend could benefit from the fastest markets online, saving countless hours of searching and scrounging all over the internet for paying freelance markets for writers.
Take One Magazine
Canadian quarterly publication covering the full spectrum of film/television providing critical thought, opinion, analysis through features, profiles, interviews, festival coverage, reviews, columns.
Pays Cdn $0.12 (US$0.09)/wd or $100 (US$75) for reviews/columns for First Canadian Serial Rights; copyright reverts to author.
For guidelines or queries, contact editor [at] takeonemagazine.ca
Tel:416-944-1096, Fax: 416-465-4356.
Site: http://www.takeonemagazine.ca
Bird Times
Dog & Kennel
Cats & Kittens
Bi-monthly magazines cover all aspects of dogs, cats and birds including breed/species profiles, breeder-kennel profiles, medical-technical articles, training, humorist, stories of pet dogs, cats and birds that go to work with their owners, heroic tales, etc.
Pays 10 cents/word, upon publication of the article. Short articles are defined as 500 to 1,000 words, and features are defined as 1,200 to 2,000 words. Upon acceptance of your article, you will be sent a contract for permission to publish.
Guidelines: http://www.petpublishing.com/birdtimes/guidelines.shtml
AskMen
the largest men's community on the web
Pays $50 for original articles 500-700 words – buys all rights.
Submissions to: iwanttowrite [at ] askmen.com
Guidelines: http://www.askmen.com/editor/1_10/writer_guidelines.html
Way back on November 30, JustMarkets subscribers were querying:
Monthly Newsletter Writer
Telecommute
$150 per issue
Immediate Bi-Monthly Horoscope Writer
Telecommute
$65 per issue
Transcription Editors
Telecommute
Freelance Writers
Grind Magazine (interview)
Freelance Writers
Adult market
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Copley News Service
Copley News Service syndicates columns on finance, travel, food, arts, lifestyle and opinion, as well as editorial cartoons and comic strips. We look for writers who are well known as experts in their fields and for cartoonists whose wit and artistic talent combine to create fresh new perspectives. If you feel your work fits this description, please follow these submission guidelines.
We only buy original material that has not been published elsewhere.
In addition to syndicated columns, we buy destination travel pieces. These should be no longer than 1,500 words, including an "if you go" box (see below) and should be accompanied by color photos (prints or slides) and detailed caption material. We accept good-quality handout photos and credit the sources. Stories must be available for electronic delivery. We pay $100 per story. Rights purchased by us revert to the author after six months.
Guidelines: https://www.copleynews.com/help/Submissions_Guidlines.htm
St. Anthony Messenger
St. Anthony Messenger is a general-interest, family-oriented Catholic magazine. It is written and edited largely for people living in families or the family-like situations of Church and community.
Payment for articles and fiction is 16 cents a published word—upon acceptance and return of signed author-publisher agreement form.
Note: buys first worldwide serial rights to publish and republish "the work" in any and all forms or formats, including all electronic formats.
Guidelines: http://www.americancatholic.org/ContactUS/writers_articles.asp
Nov 30 was a busy day for JustMarkets subscribers:
Math Course Writers
Telecommute
Major publisher seeking qualified freelance course writers with
experience teaching math at the higher ed level. Preference will
be given to those individuals who also have experience writing
and/or developing online courseware.
Courseware is based on the chosen text, course description and
objectives have already been determined. Writer will be provided
with clear templates, online course sample, and writer's guidelines.
Compensation: $1,500 - $2,000 per course
Work will begin immediately.
Please send resume, 2 references, and writing sample to:
Linda Malcak
Network Coordinator
Pearson Custom Learning Solutions
linda.malcak [ at ] pearsoned.com
Writer/Editor for Mental Health Website
Telecommute
Mental Health and Wellness educational website Mental Help Net
(www.mentalhelp.net) is looking for a self-motivated part-time
contractor editor living in North America to help us manage and
expand our databases and information content.
Good judgment and common-sense, an eye for detail, and
computer/internet skills are essential, as is the ability to
work 'virtually' (from home) for several hours each day.
Education in the social sciences or helping professions, and
good writing skills are preferred. Interested candidates should
email a resume (or CV) and statement of introduction and
interest to editor [ at ] centersite.net.
Compensation: $12/hour, minimum 2 hours/day
Part-Time Writer/Editor
Telecommute
Orion Information Services is seeking an organized, creative
wordsmith to serve as a part-time editor for its newly launched
content aggregation unit.
Description and Duties:
In this position, you will be responsible for developing and
implementing high quality copy for the units joke, horoscope and
newsletter division. We are seeking someone with a lively writing style, strong copyediting skills and a passion for celebrity culture.
Excellent research skills required. Able to work under tight deadlines.
Qualifications:
+College degree required. Candidates in junior or higher standing and pursuing a degree in one of the following disciplines: Communications/English/Journalism/Advertising, will also be considered.
+Minimum GPA of 3.0.
+Familiarity with Mac computer environment, MS Office and HTML a plus
Hourly Rate: $10.00
Please send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to:
james [ at ] oismail.com (subject line: Part-time Editor). This is a
contract position
About Orion Information Services:
Orion Information Services (OIS) is a cross media company
delivering profitable, engaging mobile content and services.
Founded in 2002, this new breed of company provides our partners
with innovative interactive services designed to keep pace with
the ever-changing mobile world. Its cross-media services combine
traditional media (television, radio and print) with the Internet and mobile consumer devices, such as mobile phones or palmtop units, to connect consumers to an entirely new world of wireless services.
Headquartered in Miami with offices in New York and LA, we are
focused on the US and Latin American markets, and with a development office in Copenhagen Denmark we have secured access to the cutting edge wireless markets of the Nordic region.
www.ois-inc.com
U R G E N T
Business Writer Wanted ASAP
I am seeking a freelance business writer to put together a 20-25 page business abstract (including graphs) on the profitability and success of Lakes Entertainment, the entertainment company affiliated with the highly successful, televised "World Poker Tour" series. I have a presentation to prepare, and no time to do the required research. I will pay you (up to $25/hr) based on your experience and willingness to complete the assignment by the deadline.
Please contact me for additional information and include a word copy of your resume, if you're interested. Thanks!
Reply to: job-50394687 [ at ] craigslist.org
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Body and Soul
Body and Soul is a national magazine published eight times a year. Its editorial objective
is to serve as an inspirational guide for all those who want to live healthier, more balanced lives.
Payment rates for published material are comparable to those of other small national magazines and range from $50 for a short news piece to $1,500 or more for a feature story.
SASE queries to BODY & SOUL, Editorial Department, 42 Pleasant St., Watertown MA 02472. Responds within 12 weeks.
Guidelines: http://www.bodyandsoulmag.com/standard_pgs.asp?iPageID=30
The Plain Truth
The goal of The Plain Truth is to inform, inspire and encourage. Our biblically based insight is fresh and relevant, offering hope and authentic Christianity.
Query first to managing.editor [at] ptm.org
Pays 25 cents/word for first-rights material and 15 cents/word for reprint material.
Payment is for one-time nonexclusive world all-language rights for publication in The Plain Truth and its affiliated international publications, and posting on the Plain Truth Ministries website as part of our archives.
Guidelines: http://www.ptm.org/guidelines.htm
Reform Judaism Magazine
This quarterly publication is the official voice of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.
Query or sub by snail mail.
Pays $.30/word, following publication.
Guidelines: http://uahcweb.org/rjmag/writer.shtml
These are MORE from the Nov 30 JustMarkets issue:
FT temp: Web Publishing Assistant
Interview/occasional meetings in Portland
Telecommute
Pays $15/hour
Freelance Travel Writers/Researcher
Telecommute
start-up travel site
Web Sales Copy Writer
Ghostwriter for series of projects
Toronto area
Political Writer
for start-up ezine
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Alpinist Magazine
Quarterly publication committed to celebrating world alpinism and adventure climbing in the simplest, most beautiful manner possible. The heart of Alpinist lies in first-person accounts of long routes from around the world, investigative reports of subjects compelling to climbing aficionados, and documentary pieces that capture the spirit of ascent in any of its myriad forms. We welcome queries on article ideas from our readers, and encourage contact prior to the submission of articles.
Pay $.30 per word.
Query: submissions [at] alpinist.com
Guidelines: http://www.alpinist.com/contact-us/contribute/
BC Business
Monthly Canadian print publication covering business-related issues/trends relevant to British Columbia readers and their work lives.
Pays Cdn $0.50/0.60 (US$0.40-0.47)/wd for First Canadian Rights.
Features: 2000-3500/wds
Send clips, brief description of relevant experience w/query to Noel Hulsman, Man. Ed., at nhulsman [at] canadawide.com
Editorial Calendar: http://www.bcbusinessmagazine.com/ad_calendar.htm
Did you see this on December 1?
JustMarkets subscribers did!
Senior Healthcare Reporter
Telecommute
OTA-Off The Record Research, an international investment research firm serving institutional clients, has an immediate opening for a senior investigative reporter in Healthcare.
Candidates must have specific experience/knowledge in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical technology, preferably with 3-5 years' experience reporting on the healthcare industry. The ideal candidate is familiar with industry terminology and can effectively interview doctors and other industry specialists. Developed sources in this area are helpful. Strong interviewing, writing and critical thinking skills are a must. Relevant educational background preferred.
This is a telecommuting, hourly employment position.
Send resume and clips to job-50674112 [ at ] craigslist.org. Please
include title of position for which you are applying and where you
saw the job posted.
www.otaotr.com
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Explore
Canada's Outdoor Magazine
This bimonthly Canadian publication is a magazine for active outdoor enthusiasts covering hiking, mountain biking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, winter sports and more.
Payment depends on quality and length, and ranges from $1,500 upwards.
Emailed submissions preferred: explore [at] explore-mag.com
Guidelines: http://www.explore-mag.com/writer-guides.pdf
German Life
German Life is a bimonthly magazine, written for all interested in the diversity of German culture, past and present, and in the various ways that the United States has been shaped by its German element.
The magazine is dedicated to solid reporting on cultural and historical events as well as travel information.
Payment is upon publication and ranges from $300 to $500 for feature articles, from $100 to $130 for reviews and short pieces, and up to $80 for fillers. Buys first English/German language serial rights.
Guidelines: http://www.germanlife.com/submissions.html
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